Description
Mexican Street Corn Chicken Tacos are a vibrant and flavorful dish that brings the essence of street food right to your table. These tacos feature marinated grilled chicken, topped with creamy homemade street corn, fresh avocado, and crumbled cotija cheese. Perfect for casual family dinners or lively gatherings, this recipe is both easy to prepare and fully customizable to suit any palate. With bright colors and a burst of flavors in every bite, these tacos are sure to impress. Serve them at your next taco night for a delicious experience everyone will enjoy.
Ingredients
- 2 lbs Chicken Breasts
- 1/3 cup Canola Oil
- Fresh Lime Juice
- Chili Powder
- Cooked Corn
- Mayonnaise
- Avocados
- Cotija Cheese
- Corn Tortillas
Instructions
- Marinate the chicken by mixing canola oil, lime juice, chili powder, garlic powder, salt, and pepper in a bowl. Add the chicken and marinate for at least 15 minutes.
- Prepare the street corn by combining cooked corn with mayonnaise, lime juice, chili powder, cilantro, jalapeño, green onions, and garlic salt in another bowl.
- Grill the marinated chicken on medium-high heat for 5-7 minutes per side until fully cooked (165°F).
- Warm corn tortillas in a skillet over low heat for about 30 seconds each side.
- Assemble the tacos by placing grilled chicken strips in tortillas and topping with street corn mixture, avocado slices, cotija cheese, cilantro, sour cream, and taco sauce.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 taco
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 23g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: For more flavor, let the chicken marinate longer (up to overnight). Customize toppings according to your preference – try adding pickled onions or extra jalapeños for more heat. Use fresh corn when possible for added sweetness.